In today's episode, Maya speaks to the owner and creator of Your Essence, Zayanna Sanchez. Zayanna breaks down how she created her small business and returning home during the pandemic. She also talks about everything from failing an online class to moving in with her boyfriend. Follow Zayanna on Instagram at @zayannaraee and @youressencehawaii, and shop Your Essence at youressencehawaii.com. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast. ***** Today’s episode is sponsored by Kaʻeo Hawaiʻi Tattoo and Creative Studio. Located in Kailua Kona, Ka’eo Hawaii is a collective of entrepreneurs & creatives. Offering a productive and fun atmosphere of good vibes, Kaeo Hawaiʻi provides co-working desks, space meetings, events or pop-up shops, and even paints if you just need a day to sit down! They provide coffee, WiFi, printers, and a huge variety of art supplies. Join a community of entrepreneurs and creatives! First-day drop-ins are only $5. Stop by on weekdays from 9am-4pm or text (808) 936-6228 to reserve the space.

Hot girl summer has turned into a working girl summer. In this episode, Maya talks about how she is making the most of her summer internship and time in NYC by romanticizing her life and learning to enjoy the regular. She talks about the four ways she romanticizes her life, how she makes the most of the regular, and outlines how she implements these practices in her day-to-day life. If you're trying to find ways to spice up your 9-5 or just enjoy the warm summer months a bit more, this is the episode for you. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

In today's episode, Maya interviews Big Island photographer, Nani Welch Keliʻihoʻomalu. They talk about being Hawaiʻi girls at mainland colleges, the stigma surrounding returning home after graduation, and navigating the creative industry at home. Follow Nani's Instagram @naniwelchkeliihoomalu and check out her website at naniwk.com. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

Today, Maya gives her big life updates. She is living in NYC with a big marketing internship! Maya shares her current favorites from Trader Joe's pork buns to Bumble Friends. And she talks about how she is making the most of being alone in the world's biggest city. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

In this episode, Maya talks about all things creative with Mehana Pilago, tattoo artist and owner of her own design, marketing, & merchandise agency. Mehana tells her creative journey which includes starting her own bikini line, going to fashion school, working a desk job, and now working for herself. Follow Mehana on Instagram @mehanaokalaa. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

Trying to find a hobby during your hot girl summer? Here is your quick guide to finding out what you are going to do with the next three to four months of your life. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

In the first of many interviews with Hawaiʻi's creatives, Maya virtually sits down with the owner and creator of LVC Jewelry, Elvie Cacho. They discuss Elvie's journey of turning a jewelry passion from a fun activity into a full-time job, navigating the small business world in Hawaiʻi, and being a new mom on top of all of that. Learn how to turn your passion from an interest, to a passion, to a career in Hawaiʻi. Follow LVC Jewelry on Instagram at @lvcjewelry and shop her jewels on Etsy. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

It's that time of year, college decision time. Maya gives you her experience about not having a dream school, ending up in a completely different place, and making the most of every experience. If you need advice about making your college decisions, or step in life, feel free to send her a DM. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

In a new series called the #RawTalk Diaries, Maya gets real and honest about how she is doing. She talks about her physical health, anxiety, and sense of panic as the pandemic is looking up. Listen to how she is *slowly* getting back on her normal wavelength and how she is coping with a mental and physical shut-down. She offers her self-care tips that got her through a difficult time and that actually work. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.

In today's episode, Maya interviews the founder of the virtual yoga business (Downward Cow), Joanna Cowart. Joanna shared her passion for blending together manifestation, yoga inclusivity, and health education. She breaks down the stereotypes and myths surrounding yoga and her goal for the business is to be a community for anyone to feel welcomed, accepted and supported in the yoga space.  Follow Joanna & Downward Cow on Instagram @downward_cow. Follow Maya's Instagram @mayaagee, follow the podcast's Instagram @misstwentysomething.podcast.